Company
The website is run by Community Connect of New York City. Community Connect also runs AsianAvenue.com and MiGente.com
In April 2008, Community Connect was purchased by Radio One, a Lanham-based media begun by Cathy Hughes for $38m.
Along with BlackPlanet.com, MiGente.com and AsianAvenue.com were also purchased. This move was taken by Radio One to diversify beyond radio to reach black audiences.
BlackPlanet’s broader mission is to strengthen the Black community.
Read more about this topic: Black Planet
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